[Nesher]

He could have nuked Chechnya (after removing the Russian troops.)

He could have razed Grozny to the ground with artillery and airstrikes.

These would have avenged the victims and sent a powerful message to the terrorists and their supporters (85%+ of the Chechnyan population)

And then he should have arrested terrorists and their supporters, and hung them publicly outside the Beslan school.

[DarkWaters]

He could have razed Grozny to the ground with artillery and airstrikes

Already did that with their new toy, a new fuel air bomb.